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One of the most telling commentary came from Shaquille O’Neal, a dominant force himself and four-time NBA champion. Shaq famously characterized the hierarchy in basketball with a vivid analogy: “I’m the bridge. He’s the water. He will always be under me.”
Shaq’s metaphor underscored the reality of greatness—the acknowledgment that while Pippen was important, he was never on the same level as Jordan or other legends like himself. He further criticized Pippen’s claim to six rings, emphasizing that Jordan was the primary driving force behind those championships, not Pippen.